CareCubed

04/02/2022

Does iESE offer a solution for the cost of care exercise detailed in the government's policy paper "Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Fund"? The answer is YES! 👏 Find out more about what we can offer here: https://iese.org.uk/public-sector-challenges/social-care/

22/06/2021

Thank you to everyone who attended Yesterday's User Forum and to Jim Weir for his presentation on how care works and common mistakes made in CareCubed. If you missed it, don't worry, our next User Forum is on the 26th July. Find out more here: https://iese.org.uk/carecubed-user-forum

09/06/2021

We would like to give a warm welcome to Croydon Council, our newest CareCubed customers! We look forward to working with you to transform social care commissioning and ensure a fair cost of care for providers and commissioners.

05/06/2021

A new wave of sophisticated targeted cyber-attacks makes balancing resources difficult for Councils. As remote working increases, councils are more vulnerable than ever. AppGuard offers the required step-change in defence. Download the brochure here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/local-government-cyber-defence

04/06/2021

The use of digital and technology in local government is particularly relevant at this time. We find that success comes from a combination of using digital technology and analytics, coupled with an ecosystem approach. Download the white paper here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/white-paper-digital-in-local-government/

03/06/2021

If you want your council, residents and local area to thrive, iESE can bring certainty to your transformation using our research-led transformation framework. The iESE 3R model is an essential framework for successful transformation. Download here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/white-paper-framework-for-council-transformation/

02/06/2021

SAVE THE DATE | iESE Conference 2021 | Wednesday 8th September | 10:00 - 16:00 | This year we are bringing you a hybrid event with the chance to attend in-person and online. There are limited delegates spaces available, so make sure you register soon! https://iese.org.uk/conference-2021

27/05/2021

CareCubed is used by more than 60 organisations across the UK and is available to use for both care commissioners and providers. CareCubed is iESE’s secure online tool that brings clarity to the cost of specialist care placements. Read more here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/brochure-savings-on-placement-prices/

26/05/2021

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead set out on a complete organisational transformation in 2019. Using iESE’s Innovation Mandate tool helped get members and officers to start using the same language around transformation and become excited about the process. Read the case study here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/give-clarity-on-transformation

25/05/2021

The Health Coach Project is a pioneering example of social prescribing. A partnership between the Herstmonceux surgery, Freedom Leisure and Wealden District Council was set up, after GP John Simmons saw a need to treat patients more holistically. Read here:https://iese.org.uk/downloads/social-prescribing-improves-health

24/05/2021

We've had some great feedback from today's user forum on collaborative working and our new CareCubed Community platform. Here's what one of our users said about the new Community.
For more info about our User Forums, visit: https://iese.org.uk/carecubed-user-forum

22/05/2021

CareCubed is iESE’s secure online tool that brings clarity to the cost of specialist care placements. The tool uses an evidence-based approach to give you accurate information at your fingertips when considering the fair cost of care. Read more here:

Evidence-based online tool brings savings on placement prices by giving greater visibility and control over the cost of care

21/05/2021

Transform magazine is for all Public Servants Seeking to Transform Local Public Service, and the new edition is out and ready for you to download! This month we've focused on all things . Download your free copy here: https://issuu.com/ksagency.co.uk/docs/transform_new_style_023_web

20/05/2021

Amazing work from Surrey County Council who are on a significant improvement journey in children's services. We are extremely pleased to be working with them as Innovation Club Members! Read the blog post on their impressive Ofsted letter here: https://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2021/05/11/surreys-childrens-services-on-a-significant-improvement-journey-and-responded-swiftly-to-the-challenges-of-covid-19-says-ofsted/

19/05/2021

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District County Councils asked iESE to undertake an independent review of the Customer Transformation Programme (CTP). The project assured the Councils and advised on how they can be even more focussed and deliver wider benefits through their CTP: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/customer-transformation-review

18/05/2021

The Supreme Court judgment on social care staff ‘sleep in pay’ was delivered in March 2021. The ruling has brought much needed clarity on whether 'sleep' ins are considered working time but raises as many questions as it answers. Read the blog post here: https://iese.org.uk/news-sleep-in-pay-ruling

17/05/2021

Our CareCubed User Forums are a great way to see how other users are utilising CareCubed. Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBEJAr_KhHQ

16/05/2021

We have all done a lot of walking in the past year, lets keep it up and Walk This May for National Walking Month 🚶. There are 20 tips to add 20 minutes of walking to your day. Find out more here https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month

15/05/2021

Our User Forums can help you get the most from CareCubed, share ideas with other users, and give us feedback on the CareCubed tool. The next User Forum is on Monday 24th of May, so don't forget to register! Watch the Youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNx-8X_0t_A

14/05/2021

We would like to give a warm welcome to Bristol City Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire County Council as our newest CareCubed customers! All of us at iESE Ltd look forward to working with you to transform social care commissioning and ensure a fair cost of care for providers and commissioners.

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14/05/2021

Without access to quality data, calculating the fair price for a complex care package is impossible. CareCubed brings together thousands of pieces of local, regional and national data into one easy-to-use secure online tool. To find out more go to: https://iese.org.uk/public-sector-challenges/social-care/

13/05/2021

Complex care packages can make it difficult for councils to apply a consistent approach to negotiating costs. Using CareCubed, has made significant savings/cost avoidance totalling over £500,000. Find out how CareCubed can help your organisation: https://iese.org.uk/project/carecubed/

12/05/2021

A high volume of cases meant that Wiltshire Council were not consistent in their approach to calculating care placement costs. Using CareCubed, Wiltshire now have a consistent approach and reap savings of £605kpa. Read the case study here: https://iese.org.uk/downloads/case-study-consistency-sourcing-care-placements/

11/05/2021

The new CareCubed Children’s module saved Haringey Council £307k in the first four months of implementation across only eight cases. The authority is now renegotiating placements and embedding the tool for new cases. Download the case study here: https://buff.ly/3vLEimJ

10/05/2021

1 in 4 adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem each year. This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and the theme is Nature. Spending time in green spaces can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. So why not time some time out this week to get outside and enjoy nature. To find out more visit: https://buff.ly/3yaa3bc

09/05/2021

Did you know, CareCubed was built on the CareFundingCalculator?
CareCubed is a secure online tool based on a decade of experience in calculating the fair cost of care. Find out more at: https://buff.ly/2RpUifn

08/05/2021

There are 158,000 cyber attacks every hour. As cyber attacks evolve, it is no longer safe to trust traditional antivirus solutions. AppGuard protects against known and un-known malicious activity, using patented technology. Watch our YouTube video here: https://buff.ly/3h4YYBR

07/05/2021

Moray Council were struggling to keep control over care costs and clarity as prices increased for similar levels of care from the same providers. CareCubed provided a solution to increase transparency and control over costs. Download the Case Study here: https://buff.ly/2RpHBkL

06/05/2021

Using CareCubed, The Disabilities Trust are able to provide a thorough and easy-to-understand breakdown of care needs and how this relates to placement price.
To download this case study, go to: https://buff.ly/3vIZhGE

05/05/2021

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to promote the importance of hand hygiene in health care and ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.
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03/05/2021

11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. It is Deaf Awareness Week, and the theme this year is Coming Through it Together!
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20/04/2021

Now that the dust has settled on the Supreme Court ruling on sleep-in support in residential and supported living settings, we want to know your thoughts. Let us know how will it impact on your services going forward by emailing [email protected]